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Texas is Leading the Bee-Saving Mission Thanks to This Bill
If you are mindful about our environment in Texas, then you are likely familiar with the need to support bees and keep their population from dwindling. Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem with their primary function being pollinators for native plants. They go from flower to flower, gathering pollen and passing it along so more plants can grow and thrive.
Exclusive: West Texas leads nation in federal criminal prosecutions
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Western District of Texas has led the nation in federal criminal prosecutions for the past two years, Department of Justice and U.S. Courts data shows. A total of 13,360 cases were filed between Oct. 1, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2023, in federal...
Texas Powerball Winners Confirmed Following Wednesday Drawing
Texas Lottery luck has been running about as hot as the summer sun in Texas. Already this week the Texas Lottery has confirmed a huge $29 million dollar win in Lotto Texas with Extra. That winner was sold in Austin, Texas. Also, the Texas Lottery has been cutting checks for big wins in San Antonio for a one million dollar Powerball win and a three million dollar Mega Millions win in Houston.
Thursday Midday Forecast: Few more storms today, drying out Friday
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the low-to-mid-90s with a max heat index around 105. Wind: E 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-70s. Wind: SE 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper-90s. Max heat index around 107. Wind: S 10 […]
Spotting heat-related illness could save your life
TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—Summer has only just officially begun, but one local hospital says it has already seen several patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. “Texas is number two behind Arizona in heat-related deaths. So we need to be very careful in Texas, especially East Texas where it’s humid,” says Dr. Erik Jacobsen, a physician and owner of Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital.
Puppies Saved By Texas Police From Carrier Left Abandoned
Dogs in Texas, which were in a very scary situation, were saved by police in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per a social media post from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, an unknown individual reached out the police reported the spotting of the dogs:
'We don't know where we stand': IVF in Texas is on shaky ground
By staying silent on a Denton couple’s divorce dispute over how to decide who should own the embryos they created via in vitro fertilization, the Texas Supreme Court left a lower court’s decision in place: frozen embryos aren’t legally children. Anti-abortion groups say it doesn't matter what...
The Station That Introduced Color TV to Texas
June 25th is National Color TV Day. So, when did Texas see color TV for the first time? Well, we'll need to travel back just a couple of years to 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. The precursor to NBC 5/KXAS, WBAP was Texas' very first television station in '48. Although...
BE ALERT: Here’s Why Texans Say Billionaire Elon Musk Is Destroying The State
Billionaire Elon Musk has been a fan favorite here in the great state of Texas for the last couple of years. The businessman and investor who is known for his roles in space company, SpaceX and automotive company, Tesla Inc., has hundreds and thousands of Texans employed. Not only did Elon Musk give Texans employment, but his impressive healthcare benefits, convenient transportation back and forth from work, and employee pay easily made him very popular here in the great state. According to Reform Austin, that could all change very soon.
Join the Fun: West Texas Fourth of July Events With Fireworks!
Are you looking for Fourth of July fun? Any one of these Independence Day celebrations in Texas should do. The best part is that most of these fireworks extravaganzas are FREE to attend. However, if you want the works (more than just fireworks, so to say) - all the food, music, and festivities - you may have to pay admission or buy a ticket.
Five Ladies Settle Dispute with Fists Outside Texas Restaurant
Houston Showdown: Five Women Settle Dispute with Fists Outside Popular Restaurant. Soul Food by Catherine is a staple of the Houston Soul Food Scene. They are the home of fried ribs and drive-thru soul food. A few ladies who recently visited the establishment served up more than just a bowl...
Federal Heat Rule Proposed Following Texas Bill That Stripped Worker Protections
Last Sept. 1, Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Death Star” law (House Bill 2127) made Austin’s historic rest-break ordinance void with its sweeping invalidation of local policy that overlaps with state law. As climate change worsens extreme heat each summer, it becomes more and more dangerous to work...
Busted: Florida Resident Found Guilty in Series of Crypto-Related Home Invasions
In a notable legal development involving crypto, Remy St. Felix, a 24-year-old from West Palm Beach, Florida, was recently convicted by a federal jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, for orchestrating a series of violent home invasions targeting crypto owners in states, including North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and New York. This...
North Texas Officers Honored by MADD for DWI Enforcement
DALLAS, Texas — Several North Texas officers were recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at a luncheon for their efforts in DWI interdiction and enforcement. The officers honored include Robert Keith, who received the Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award, and Robert Carlson, Corey Horn, and Iman Khatib, each awarded the Outstanding Service Award. Robert Pruser was recognized with the Outstanding Rookie Award, while Ken Barber received the Outstanding Education Award.
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